The midterm exam is a 100 point exam. It  consists of between 43-45 multiple choice questions worth 86-90 points and 10- 14 points of short answer questions. Most of the exam will come directly from the text. One or two questions may be from class material.

The multiple choice section will include questions from  chapters 1 (7 questions), 2 (5 questions), 3 (2 questions), 4 (5 questions), 8 (10 questions), 9 (4 questions), 10 (5 questions) and 14 (5 questions).

Here are some of the terms and concepts that will be covered:

•   tips for dealing with nervousness.

• communication model -recognize 8 parts discussed in lecture.
• frame of reference.
• egocentric.
• specific purpose statements and centrial idea (recognize, be able to compose one).
• patterns of organization (topical, spatial, problem-solution, causual, chronological; know what they are, be able to recognize an example, and when you would be most apt to use each).
• why is attention to good structure especially important in informative speaking?
• What is the central goal of informative speaking?
• connectives - recognize each type (transition, signpost, internal preview, internal summary), be able to create.
• Guidelines for informative speaking from ch. 14 (how do you relate a subject to an audience?, What does it mean to "personalize your ideas"? How to avoid abstractions? Why should you avoid being too technical?)
• What are the functions of the introduction? (CARRP)
  
• What are the ways you can gain attention and relate to the audience?
• Functions of a conclusion; strategies for reinforcing the central idea.
• Rules of outlining (proper symbols, use full sentences, etc.)

To help yourself study for the exam, check out the CD that came with the text and take the sample exam questions at the end of each chapter.

To help you study for the short answer section, look over the chapter on outlining and the Speech Communication Process in Chapter 1.

Sample exam Questions:

       of diabetes" would most likely be arranged in _________________ order.

        A.  chronological.
        B.  causal.
        C.  topical
        D. spatial.
        E. problem -solution

2).  Which of the following is a correctly worded main point?

      A. Leadership.
      B. What are the key types of leadership?
      C. Two key types of leadership.
      D. There are two key types of leadership.
      E. Key types.

3). Mary was surfing the internet and discovered a speech on her topic, she decided to copy a paragraph from the speech. A friend knocked on her door later that night and gave her a copy of a speech she had done last year also on her topic. Mary decided to copy a paragraph from her friend's speech. Mary would be guilty of what type of plagiarism if she delivered the speech with the copied parts?

    A.  Patchwork.
    B.  Global.
    C.  Incremental.
    D.  Paraphrased.
    E.  None of the Above.

     Find the Main point.

    A. One stereotype associated with men is the "sturdy oak."
    B.  There are several stereotypes assoicated with men in the workplace.
    C.  Another stereoptype is the "big wheel."
    D.  A Second way to understand gender issues in the workplace is to look at the different stereotypes
         associated with men and women.
    E.  There are several stereotypes associated with women.

5). A preparation outline should include the following.

    A.  propoper symbolization and indentation.
    B.  full sentences.
    C.  directions for delivery.
    D.  All of the above.
    E.  A and B only.

6).  In a lecture, Dr. LaWare said: Now that we have discussed the three ways persuasive speaking is different from informative speaking, lets turn to issues of doing research in the library on your persuasive topic. She was using what type of connective?

    A.  transition.
    B.  signpost.
    C.  preview.
    D.  internal summary
    E.  bridge.

7).  All of the following are found in the conclusion of an informative speech EXCEPT:

    A. a reference to the introduction
    B. credibility statement.
    C. a memorable quotation.
    D. the phrase, "In conclusion..."
    E. a summary of the main points.

8).  During the 212 lecture, the heat came on and the radiators started banging very loudly. Dr. LaWare paused a moment until the radiators quieted down. She was responding to what part of the speech communication model?

    A.  interference.
    B.   feedback.
    C.  channel.
    D.  frame of reference.
    E.  message.

9). I. The first step in Studying Abroad is Going to the Study Abroad Fair
    II. The second step is to decide where to go based on credits and your major.
    III. The third step in Studying Abroad is Filling out the Paperwork and organizing your trip.
    IV. The fourth step is to go.

A speech with the above main points is following which pattern of organization?

A. topical
B. causal
C.spatial
D. process
E. chronological

10). Which of the following is a strong specific purpose statement for an Informative speech? 

A. To inform my audience about dogs.
B. To persuade my audience to take action to protect themselves from vicious dogs.
C. To inform my audience about the different breeds of dogs and about how to train dogs.
D. To inform my audience about the different breeds of dogs.
E. All of the above

11). Which is not a guideline for writing specific purpose statements? 

A. limit the purpose to one idea.
B. make it broad and general
C. avoid figurative language
D. write the statement as an infinitive phrase
E. write your purpose as a statement, not a question

12). "To inform my audience about the different rooms in the West Wing of the
White House" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech that would most likely be
arranged in which type of order?

A.  causal or spatial
B.  problem-solution or chronological
C. chronological or topical
D. spatial or topical
E. time sequence or web pattern

13).  We emphasize the importance of outlining in SpCm 212 because.

A.  Outlining helps you to see your main points and organization.
B.  Outlining drives our students crazy.
C.  Outlining helps ideas flow from one to the other.
D.  All of the Above.
E.  A and C only.

14).  In the introduction to a presentation Dr. LaWare said, "Bananas! [throwing
the bananas onto a desk and pausing].
How many people here enjoy bananas? You may not realize that bananas may
actually help you succeed in your speech by reducing nervousness" What was she doing?

A.  Startling her audience.
B.  Relating the topic to her audience.
C.  Raising the curiosing of her audience.
D. All of the above.
E. A and C only.  
 

 15) Today I will tell you about how ISU's Campus Art program got started,
I'll look at two works in the collection , Grant Wood's murals and the Carver Murals and finally,
I'll talk about plans for new artworks in the future.

What pattern of organization is indicated by the above preview in an Introduction to a speech about
ISU's Campus Art Program?

A.  Chronological
B.   Causal
C.   Spatial
D.   Topical
E.    Problem - Solution

Answers:

1. C, 2. D, 3. A, 4. D, 5. E, 6. A, 7. B, 8. A, 9. E, 10. D, 11. B, 12. D, 13. E (O.K. it may drive you crazy, but that's not why we require it!). 14. D. 15. D.